Picture Perfect Creations Ch. #63 - A CONGRATS card that almost wasn't...

The colors for the PPC 63 color combo challenge really jumped out at me this week.  It's that glorious Poppy Parade that gives me smiles.  I immediately had an idea for a 4th of July creation... but had second thoughts when I didn't think I should substitute the traditional "Blue" with Basic Grey.  So my little stars are taking on a new meaning for a well deserved Congratulations card.

And the Color Combo...

Come on over to PPC and show us what you can do with these colors.  If 4th of July crosses your mind... then go for it!!  :-)  I still may on a different project.  As usual, the Design Team has some fun ideas to share with you!  Lots of wonderful inspiration.

Hope to see you!  And remember... any kind of crafty creation, paper or not, is allowed.  Just use these colors. It's also your chance to earn a fun "Winner or Runner-up" badge for your blog to show off to your friends!!  So why not?? 

Supplies:  Mostly Stampin' Up

Cardstock:  Poppy Parade, Basic Grey, Whisper White, Poppy Parade DSP

Stamps:  Happy Greetings

Ink:  Poppy Parade, Basic Black, White gel pen

Embellies:  5/8" Basic Grey satin ribbon, white brads, Decorative XL punch, Large Oval punch, 1 1/4" square punch

Cricut:  George and Basic Shapes (Stars)

Lasting Memories Layout Challenge 40 - Paper Piecing. Baby Shower 12x12 Layout

Hello!!  Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!!  A little longer weekend for us in the U.S. (Yahoo).   Well before you head out for your BBQ or Family get together... take a minute to check out the Lasting Memories Layout Challenge # 40 - All About Paper Piecing!! See what the fabulous Design Team members have to share with you.  Hopefully you will make some time for some crafting and Join Us!! 
When I think of Paper Piecing... I think of layering paper onto stamped images (to make it pop), layering paper onto diecut images or simply layering random diecuts or many different papers to create a cluster or background layering effect.  I use Paper Piecing on pretty much all of my layouts.  I chose the DIECUT layering method as my focus for my layout.  The baby bottles and baby rattles have little bits and pieces that I had to layer on to complete the image.  In general the whole layout is paper pieced.  Here is what I created:

Left Page

Right Page

This was my 2nd baby shower for my Daughter over 8 years ago... that we didn't know she was going to be a Girl.  Thus the blue and pink and the lovely colors of GREEN and YELLOW.  Many many things... believe it or not... come in those colors for babies.  We used every single item.  :-)  Hope you enjoy and come join us at Lasting Memories.!!!!

I am also entering my layout into the Throwback Thursday Challenge with My Creative Time where you had to use an "Older" cricut cartridge (I used New Arrival & George/Basic shapes) and incorporate Green and Yellow somewhere on the project. 

Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: SU Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Fall Flowers DSP
Cricut Carts:  New Arrival, George & Basic Shapes, Don Juan
Ink:  SU MARKERS Pretty in Pink & Bashful Blue for "Dotting on the Title"
Embellies: SU Button from Subtles collection, White grosgrain ribbon

LMCH 38 - Sketch and All about Circles - 12 x 12 Soccer Layout

Welcome to the BEST day of the week in my opinion!!  Happy Sunday everyone!  And to add to your wonderful Sunday morning... I have a layout to share for Lasting Memories Layout Challenges.  Challenge 38 is to follow the below SKETCH and use CIRCLES.
Well, when I saw the sketch... Soccer and Soccer Balls came to mind.  This was perfect to document our daughter's very first soccer game last year.  Her first ever Team, Game and GOAL.  We were quite proud!! 

Here's the sketch...

I sort of went crazy with all of my circles...but have a hard time leaving a picture out.  I hope you find inspiration to come join us over at Lasting Memories this week!!  At least come on over and check out all of the DT's wonderful creations.  They are sure to get your creative juices flowing!! Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:
Cardstock:  SU Basic Black, Whisper White, Green Galore, Glorious Green
Cricut:  George & Basic Shapes
Other:  Making Memories Alpha stickers, Art Accents Star brads from Provo Craft, journaling from computer, foamie soccer ball sticker from my kid's stash :-)

Graduation Card # 2

Well... I have been busy making cards for a Family get together tomorrow which will celebrate Father's Day, Graduation and Birthdays.  Should be a fun day.  Here is my 2nd Graduation card that I made for my Nephew.  It's another 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 gatefold turned the other way.  His HS colors are also Orange and Black.  Thanks for checking it out!!  :-)

Recipe:
Cardstock:  Stampin' Up - Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Brilliant Blue

Cricut Carts:  Beyond Birthdays, George

Other stuff:  Stampin' Up - Neutral jumbo brads, silver twine, Close to my Heart - GLITZ

PPA47 - Summer Theme Challenge

Pals Paper Arts blogspot is having a Summer theme challenge (PPA47).  What a great way to kick off summer in a few days.  I did a 10 x 10 scrapbook layout for my FIL for Fathers Day that will be in a black frame.  We are lucky to live very close to beaches all around us.  Can you smell the ocean air?? 

Recipe:
Cardstock:  Stampin' Up...  Cameo coral, Brilliant blue, Pumpkin Pie, Barely Banana, Kraft, Almost Amethyst and Bashful Blue

Cricut Cartridge:  Life's a Beach, George & Basic Shapes

Other Stampin' Up:  Vintage Brads, Modern Label Punch, Warm Words stamp set